Tuesday, December 8 – Thursday, December 10, 2015
Science-Based Education • Credits • Trade Show
Fellowship • Business Contacts
Silent Auction • Networking
WELCOME!
GREEN EXPOTurf & Landscape
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BADGE COLORS Indicate Which Days You Are Registered
WEAR BADGES to ALL Events
TuesdayPURPLE
WednesdayRED
ThursdayBLUE
GCSAA, CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY and PA creditshave been approved and will be available.
NEW JERSEY CREDITS LEGEND:Core = Basic Safety & Handling1A = Agricultural Plant3A = Ornamentals3B = Turf6B = Right-of-Way8C = Campground13 = IPM in SchoolsPP2 = Private Applicator
“The Center for Turfgrass Science and The New Jersey AgriculturalExperiment Station/Rutgers University are proud to support the educa-tional needs of the turfgrass industry as a source of unbiased informationfor the benefit of communities, individuals and industries in the State ofNew Jersey and beyond.”
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WELCOME to GREEN EXPO 2015!On behalf of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association, the New Jersey TurfgrassFoundation, and all of our presenting partners, thank you for being here.Our move to the Borgata Hotel last year was a huge success, and all of thepresenting partners of Green Expo hope that your experience this year con-tinues to go above and beyond your expectations. The Expo Committee hasworked diligently throughout the year to make this Green Expo the verybest it can be. But if there are improvements that come to mind, pleaseshare them with us…we want to continue to improve all our attendees'experiences!As with the legacy of the Green Expo, this year’s conference is packed full ofworld-class education, credits to maintain your professional licenses, and awide variety of social activities and networking opportunities. Visit with ourbusiness partners at the Trade Show to see the most current products andservices you can use to improve your operation. And don't forget to enjoythe sumptuous food. These exhibitors have shown by their presence thatthey support our industry and many have taken the extra step of providingus with a variety of sponsorships. We hope that when you make your buy-ing decisions for 2016, you remember the many companies who are sup-porting our industry. Our show just wouldn’t be the same without them.The NJTA’s mission is “to improve our industry through our support of theCenter for Turfgrass Science at Rutgers University”. Your attendance atthis show – as well as the Rutger Turfgrass Research Golf Classic in May andthe Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days in July – helps NJTA fulfill that mission. Weare proud of the applicable work that the scientists at the Center conduct forus year in and year out. We rely on them to give us the answers we need forour ever-changing turf problems. The NJTA is quite proud of ourIndustry/University partnership; we hope that you feel the same way.During this year's Expo, please take the time to thank the many people whomake this Green Expo great. After all, our many sponsors and educators arethe ones who make this show so valuable and fun to attend.Education is, of course, our main feature and we expect that the knowledgeyou gain will be of great benefit to you. We welcome any suggestions youmay have to improve our programs and hope you will continue to be a partof our successful event. It is an honor and pleasure to have you with us!Chris Carson Shannon SkedNJTA Green Expo Chairman NJTA President
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T h a n k s !2 0 1 5 G R E E N E X P O
S P O N S O R S !BASF
Tuesday, “DINE AROUND” in the TRADE SHOW
BAYERAttendee NOTEPADS
EARTHWORKSFLYER Insert
GRASS ROOTS, INC.Wednesday, MIX & MINGLE Reception
LABAR GOLF RENOVATIONSTuesday, BEVERAGES in the Trade Show
LEBANON TURFTuesday, COFFEE at Core Session
REAL GREEN SYSTEMSFLYER Insert
SEETON TURF WAREHOUSETuesday, HOSPITALITY SUITE
STORR TRACTOR COMPANYTuesday, Attendees LUNCH
SYNGENTA Tuesday, GRAND OPENING TRADE SHOW
TREE TECHWednesday, LUNCH in the TRADE SHOW
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2015 Program Guide - Green Expo Turf & Landscape Conference
Welcome to the GREEN EXPO Turf and LandscapeConference. This is the 40th Anniversary of EXPO,one of the premier educational conferences andtrade shows in the country. The New JerseyTurfgrass Association (NJTA), in collaboration withthe Golf Course Superintendents Association of NewJersey, the Sports Field Managers Association of NewJersey, the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, the NewJersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Rutgers Center forTurfgrass Science, has put together an excellent education program.I hope that you will enjoy this year’s speakers, many of whom areworld renowned authorities in turfgrass science. All of the educationsessions have been designed to provide you with practical informa-tion about cutting-edge topics that affect turfgrass professionalsthroughout the region.For more than four decades, NJTA has done an excellent job promot-ing the Turfgrass Industry in the State and has been an outstandingsupporter of the turf research, teaching and outreach programs atRutgers University. I would like to thank the NJTA and its membersfor their dedication to Rutgers University and the Turfgrass Industrythat we serve. I would also like to recognize Grass Roots for spon-soring the Mix and Mingle Reception on Wednesday early evening,and Storr Tractor Company for providing Lunch to all meetingattendees on Tuesday after the Core Session. Both of these compa-nies, as well as all of the sponsors and companies who are exhibitingat this year’s trade show, provide continuous support of the RutgersTurfgrass Program and help make the GREEN EXPO such an out-standing event. Please take time to visit with all of these sponsorsand thank them for their support of this year’s GREEN EXPO. Theirdedication to Rutgers and the Turfgrass Industry is very much appre-ciated.I hope that you will enjoy this year’s 40th Anniversary GREEN EXPOas well as the opportunity to socialize and network during the show.Have a great time at the Conference and best wishes for a happy andhealthy New Year.Sincerely,Bruce Clarke, Director
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- EXHIBITORS - BY COMPANY NAME
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A. C. Schultes 505A. G. Enterprises 519Aggrand/Amsoil 300AGRESOURCE 322All American Ford 604Appletree Products 122Aquarius Supply 522Aquatrols 323Barenbrug 305BASF 407BAYER 421Brandt 426Britton Industries 706Brock Farms 526Capilllary Concrete 120Carbtrol Corporation 520Coombs Sod Farms 619CST Pavers 401Davisson Golf 511Double “D” Turf 306Dow AgroSciences 224DryJect New Jersey 404East Coast Sod & Seed 515Ecologel Solutions 304EST Waste2Water 425Fertl Soil 720Finch Services Back IslandFisher and Son 507F. M. Browns Sons 325FMC Agricultural Sol. 713Garden Girls Repellents 704Genesis Turfgrass 324George E. Ley Company 703Golf Course Supers of NJ FrontGrass Roots 321Green Pro Materials 605Grigg Brothers 719Growth Products 422Harco Fittings 105Harrell’s 402Helena Chemical 621Intelligro 618Irrigation Assn of NJ 97Jersey Seed 303
Jersey Soil Blending 326JESCO 120Knox Fertilizer 610Lebanon Turf 423Levitts 223Maser Consulting 715Mitchell Products/Matrix Bunkers 403Montco Products 613NJ Green Industry Council Silent AuctionNJ Landscape Contractors 118NJ Nursery & Landscape 99NJ Turfgrass Association FrontNuFarm Americas 709Ocean County Utilities Authority 506Partac Peat Corporation 615Plant Food Company 521Primos Products 302Real Green Systems 327Reed & Perrine 225Rutgers University & OCPE FrontSalsco 607Saturated Solutions 427Seeton Turf Warehouse 307SePro Turf Ornamental 705Shearon Golf 220SiteOne Landscape Supply 711Soil and Water Consulting 424Sports and Golf Solutions 707Sports Field Managers of NJ 116Standard Golf Company 513Storr Tractor Company Front IslandSynaTek 301Syngenta 221The FredCo Group 712The Terre Company 717The Viersma Companies 620Total Turf Services 524Turf Trade 500Vic Gerard Golf Cars 222Victory Gardens 710We Stop Deer 614Wilfred MacDonald 121Winfield 612Worm Power 103
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97 Irrigation Assn of NJ99 NJ Nursery & Landscape103 Worm Power105 Harco Fittings116 Sports Field Mgrs of NJ118 NJ Landscape Contractors120 JESCO121 Wilfred MacDonald122 Appletree Products124 Pocono Turf Supply220 Shearon Golf221 Syngenta222 Vic Gerard Golf Cars223 Levitts224 Dow AgroSciences225 Reed & Perrine300 Aggrand/Amsoil301 Synatek302 Primos Products303 Jersey Seed304 Ecologel Solutions305 Barenbrug USA306 Double “D” Turf307 Seeton Turf Warehouse321 Grass Roots322 AGRESOURCE323 Aquatrols324 Genesis Turfgrass325 F. M. Browns Sons326 Jersey Soil Blending327 Real Green Systems401 CST Pavers402 Harrell’s403 Matrix Bunkers404 DryJect New Jersey405 Mitchell Products407 BASF421 BAYER422 Growth Products423 Lebanon Turf424 Soil & Water Consulting425 ESD Waste2Water426 Brandt427 Saturated Solutions
500 Turf Trade505 A. C. Schultes506 Ocean County Utilities Authority507 Fisher and Son511 Davisson Golf513 Standard Golf Company515 East Coast Sod & Seed519 A. G. Enterprises520 Carbtrol Corporation521 Plant Food Company522 Aquarius Supply524 Total Turf Golf Services526 Brock Farms604 All American Ford605 Green Pro Materials607 Salsco610 Knox Fertilizer611 New Jersey Deer Control612 Winfield613 Montco Products614 We Stop Deer615 Partac Peat Corporation618 Intelligro619 Coombs Sod Farms620 The Viersma Companies621 Helena Company703 George E. Ley Company704 Garden Girls Repellents705 SePro Turf Ornamental706 Britton Industries707 Sports and Golf Solutions709 NuFarm Americas710 Victory Gardens711 SiteOne Landscape Supply712 The FredCo Group713 FMC Agricultural Solutions715 Maser Consulting717 The Terre Company719 Grigg Brothers720 Fertl SoilBack Island Finch ServicesFront Island Rutgers Univ & OCPEFront Island NJ Turfgrass AssnFront Island Golf Supers of NJFront Island Storr Tractor CompanySilent Auction NJ Green Industry Co.
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A. C. Schultes, Inc.664 South Evergreen AvenueWoodbury Heights, NJ 08097PH: 856-845-5656Fax: 856-845-1335Cell: 609-970-1096Contact: Rick Hill
A. G. Enterprises160 Overlook AvenueHackensack, NJ 07601PH: 201-488-1226Fax: 201-489-5830Contact: Rick Gordon
Aggrand/Amsoil Dealer671 Lowell StreetWestbury, NY 11590PH: 516-456-6040Contact: Dennis Garboski
AGRESOURCE INC.100 Main StreetAmesbury, MA 01913PH: (978) 388-5110Fax: (978) 388-4198Contact: Dave Harding, President
All American Ford3698 Route 9 SouthOld Bridge, NJ 08527PH: 732-591-1111Fax: 732-334-0824Contact: Randy Rudd
Appletree Products20 East Fort Lee RoadBogota, NJ 07603PH: (201) 342-4736Contact: Bob Appelbaum
Aquarius Supply Inc.1120 Goffle RoadHawthorne, NJ 07506PH: 973-423-0222Fax: 973-238-0912Contact: Rosemary Hollis
Aquatrols Corp.37 Oneonta RoadCarmel, NY 10512PH: 609-841-2077Fax: 845-228-1728Contact: Kevin Collins
Well Drilling and Services, Pump and Motor Repair
Staff Uniforms/Apparel
Premium Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants& Filtration ProductsFull Line of Natural Liquid OrganicFertilizers
Compost/Soils
Vehicles, Commercial Trucks
Environmentally Safe Pest Control
Wetting Agents
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Barenbrug USA10549 Hammonds Hill RoadEast Otto, NY 14729PH: 401-578-2300Contact: Bruce Chapman
BASF Corporation1717 Pleasantville RoadForest Hill, MD 21050PH: 410-800-8762Contact: Dave Schell
BAYER91 Schofield RoadWest Milford, NJ 07480PH: 914-419-9384Fax: 877-492-1897Contact: Jeffrey Weld
BRANDT2935 S. Koke Mill RoadSpringfield, IL 62711PH: 800-300-6559Cell: 321-228-440Contact: Kym WoodContact: Tom BreinerCell: 631-276-4327
Britton Industries, Inc.1 East M-Y LaneMorrisville, PA 19067PH: 609-588-8225Contact: Sean Martini
Brock Farms4189 US 9Freehold, NJ 07728PH: 732-308-0498Fax: 732-308-1986Contact: Tim Kilgore
Capillary ConcretePO Box 83Crystal Lake, IL 60039PH: 847-337-0808Contac: Ted Fis
Carbtrol Corporation955 Connecticut AvenueBridgeport, CT 06607PH: 203-337-4340Fax: 203-337-4353Contact: Paul Iacozza
Grass Seed
Plant Health & [email protected]: TUESDAY “Dine Around” the Trade Show
Plant Health Products
[email protected]: Attendee Notepads
Mulch, Soils, Roll-off Containers, LandClearing, Wood & Concrete Recycling.
Nursery Plants, Garden
Bunker Construction, Erosion Stabilization
Washwater Recycle Systems
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Coombs Sod Farms84 Route 77Elmer, NJ 08318PH: 866-956-4763Contact: John Coombs
CST Products, LLC345 Route 130Pedricktown, NJ 08067PH: 856-299-5339Fax: 856-299-5388Contact: John Kukral
Davisson Golf, Inc.7462 Railroad AvenueHarmans, MD 21077PH: 410-590-2133FAx: 410-590-2135Contact: Tim Davisson
Double “D” Turf, LLC86 Bergen Mills RoadMonroe Township, NJ 08831Cell: 732-241-7378Fax: 732-446-0708Contact: Dennis DeSanctis, Sr.
Dow AgroSciences6900 Clubhouse Ct, Apt GHarrisburg, PA 17111PH: 317-654-7981Contact: Tara Beauregard
DryJect New Jersey7 Seagull LaneLincroft, NJ 07738PH: 917-617-8827Contact: Dennis Granahan
EarthWorks30 Morgan Hill RoadEaston, PA 18040PH: 610-280-9560Contact: Jack Higgins
East Coast Sod & Seed1310 13th StreetHammonton, NJ 08037PH: 609-760-4099Fax: 609-561-5384 Contact: Kevin Driscoll
Sod/Seed
Hardscaping, Pavers and Retaining Walls
Fertilizer, Sand Organics
Drill & Fill Srvice, JRM Tines, SpecialtyEquipment
Herbicides and more
DryJect Aerator
Soil Conditioners & Fertilizers
[email protected]: Flyer Insert
Sod
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Ecologel Solutions, LLC4060 SE 45th CourtOcala, FL 34480PH: 352-620-2020Fax: 352-620-0312Contact: Seann Correll973-906-1344
ESD Waste2Water495 Oak RoadOcala, FL 34471PH: 800-277-3279Contact: John Glover
Fertl Soil4023 Kennett Pike, Ste 242Wilmington, DE 19807PH: 302-295-2197Contact: Mike Warner
Finch Services419 Industrial DriveNorth Wales, PA 19454PH: 215-661-0390Fax: 215-661-9161Contact: Paul Brandon
First Turf & Ornamentals3349 Monroe Avenue, Suite 290Rochester, NY 14534PH: 585-221-9342Contact: Mike Bamann
Fisher & Son Company 110 Summit DriveExton, PA 19341PH: 800-262-2127Contact: Mike FisherContact: Rob Johnson
F. M. Browns Sons, Inc.P. O. Box 2116Sinking Springs, PA 19608PH: 610-898-0188Fax: 610-898-0187Contact: Mary Beth Ruh
FMC Agricultural Solutions1628 Orchestra WayIndianapolis, IN 46231PH: 215-704-6679Contact: Tracy Tudor
Hydretain
Mfg of Closed Loop Recyclying Systems
Soil/Sand
John Deere Sales & Service
Worm Power
Distributor of Fertilizer, Seed & TurfProducts
Seed & Seeding Supplies
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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GCSANJ (Golf Course SuperintendentsAssociation of New Jersey)25 US Highway 46 WestWayne, NJ 07470PH: 973-812-0710Fax: 973-812-6529Contact: Cece Peabody, Executive Director
Garden Girls RepellentsPO Box 735Hawleyville, CT 06440PH: 203-775-8815Fax: 203-775-1611Contact: Ginny DeLuca
Genesis Turfgrass137 Commerce DriveGlen Rock, PA 17327PH: 717-759-8151Fax: 717-25-2263Contact: Samantha Merrick
George E. Ley Co.130 Devereux RoadGlenmoore, PA 19343PH: 610-942-3809Contact: Tom GrimacCell: 609-828-9513
Grass Roots, Inc.P. O. Box 336Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970PH: 973-252-6634Fax: 973-252-6630Contact: Keith Kubik, PresidentKen Kubik
GreenPro MaterialsP. O. Box 265Bound Brook, NJ 08805PH: 908-647-0159Fax: 908-647-0835Contact: Ashleigh Perrine
Grigg BrothersPO Box 987Glenside, PA 19038PH: 609-774-3310Contact: John Wiblishauser, Technical Rep
Professional Trade Association
[email protected]: WEDNESDAY GCSANJ “Super” Social
Repellents -- Deer, Tick, Bed Bug,Roach & Mosquitoes
Distribution of Turf and Sport Fieldmaintenance products
Golf Course Irrigation
Turfcare Products
[email protected]: WEDNESDAY “Mix N Mingle” Reception
Engineered Sands & Soils
Foliar, Granular Fertilizers
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Growth Products80 Lafayette AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10603PH: 914-428-1316Fax: 914-428-2780Cell: 917-416-4588Contact: Craig Lambert
Harco Fittings3721 Cohen PlaceLynchburg, VA 24501PH: 434-845-7094Fax: 434-845-8562
Harrell’s11 Boa Vista DriveLake Hopatcong, NJ 07849Cell: 201-213-8693Contact: Josh Kopera
Helena Chemical Company4 Killdeer CourtSwedesboro, NJ 08085PH: 973-980-8516 (Shaun Kennedy)Fax: 973-857-1370Contact: Shaun Kennedy
Intelligro2310 Lakeshore Rd. WMississauga, ON L5J1K2PH: 609-619-1126Contact: Mark Loos
IANJ (Irrigation Association of NJ)170 Kinnelon Road, Ste 33Kinnelon, NJ 07405PH: 973-850-3366Fax: 973-838-7124Contact: Pat Koziol, Executive Director
Jersey Seed 18-B Jules LaneNew Brunswick, NJ 08901PH: 732-247-3100Fax: 732-247-3514Contact: Ken Griepentrog
Jersey Soil BlendingP.O. Box 525Nutley, NJ 07110PH: 973-320-2730Contact: Julianne Venezia
Liquid Fertilizers, Micronutrients,Soil Amendment
Chemicals
Civitas Weed Free Brand Concentrate
Professional Trade Association
Lawn Seed & Seeding Supplies
Engineered Soils Mix, Biosoil, Sands -FWT, USGA, Custom Blends
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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JESCO Inc.118 Saint Nicholas AvenueSouth Plainfield, NJ 07080PH: 908-753-8080Fax: 908-753-7853Contact: Nerisa Gracia
Knox Fertilizer Company622 Rice StreetSouth Bend, IN 46614PH: 219-871-4076Contact: Craig Filley
LaBar Golf Renovations170 Mt. Airy RoadBasking Ridge, NJ 07920PH: 908-502-5253Cell: 973-600-9249Contact: RichardLaBar, President
Lebanon Turf1512 River Boulevard ExtSuffield, CT 06078PH: 860-490-1929Contact: Mike Donahue
Levitt’sP.O. Box 613Pine Brook, NJ 07058PH: 973-227-0552Fax: 973-227-3174Contact: Scott Mearkle
Maser Consulting331 Newman Springs RoadRed Bank, NJ 07701PH: 732-383-1950Fax: 732-383-1984Contact: Robert Zelley
Mitchell Products/Matrix Bunker1205 West Main StreetMillville, NMJ 08332PH: 856-327-2005Fax: 856-327-6881Contact: Kevin Mitchell
Montco Products Corp.P. O. Box 251Bear Creek, PA 18602PH: 800-401-0411Fax: 570-235-6204Contact: Ben Poole
John Deere, Ditch Witch, etc.
Fertilizer
Golf Course Renovation & Restoration
[email protected]: TUESDAY Beverages in Trade Show
Fertilizer & Grass Seed
[email protected]: TUESDAY COFFEE in Core Session
Landscape Products, Grass Seed,Fertilizer, Chemicals, Erosion Control
Engineering Service
Sand; Bunker Liner
Wetting Agents(Surf Side 37)
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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New Jersey Deer ControlPO Box 8365Red Bank, NJ 07701PH: 732-995-7264Contact: Spiro Economou, Chris Markham
NJGIC (New Jersey Green IndustryCouncil)3 Third Street, Suite 102Bordentown, NJ 08505PH: 609-414-6161Fax: 609-291-7070Contact: Dominick Mondi, Executive Director
NJLCA (New Jersey LandscapeContractors Association)465 Boulevard, Unit 4Elmwood Park, NJ 07407PH: 201-703-3600Fax: 201-703-3776Contact: Jody Shilan, Executive Director
Gail Woolcott, Dir of Operations
NJNLA (New Jersey Nursery & LandscapeAssociation)3 Third Street, Suite 102Bordentown, NJ 08505PH: 609-219-7070Fax: 609-291-1121Contact: Dominick Mondi, Executive Director
NJTA (New Jersey Turfgrass Association)25 US Highway 46 WestWayne, NJ 07470PH: 973-812-6467Fax: 973-812-6529Contact: Cece Peabody, Executive Director
NuFarm Americas, Inc.102 Blackberry DriveMilford, PA 18337PH: 201-874-8060Contact: Bryan Bolehala
Ocean County Utilities AuthorityP. O. Box PBayville, NJ 08721PH: 732-269-4500Fax: 732-237-2439Contact: Peter Kusion
Partac Peat CorporationOne Kelsey ParkGreat Meadows, NJ 07838PH: 800-247-2326FAx: 908-637-8421
Deer Repellent Spraying Service
Professional Trade Association
ProfessionalTrade Association
ProfessionalTrade Association
ProfessionalTrade Association
Herbicides, PGR, Insecticides, Fungicides
Fertilizer
Athletic/SportsTurf Surfacing and Supplies
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Plant Food Company38 Hightstown-Cranbury Station RoadCranbury, NJ 08512PH: 800-562-1291Fax: 609-443-8038Contact: Tom Pepe
Pocono Turf SupplyPO Box 372Horsham, PA 19044PH: 215-582-5545Contact: Matt Paulina or Chris Zelley
Primos ProductsP. O. Box 321Medford, NJ 08055-0321PH: 609-304-6487Contact: Rich Hendrickson
Real Green Systems4375 PineviewWalled Lake, MI 48390PH: 800-442-7478C: 734-497-1636Contact: Joe Kinnear
Reed & PerrineP. O. Box 100, Main StreetTennent, NJ 07763PH: 732-446-6363Fax: 732-446-1344Contact: Bob Bulkowski
Rutgers University, Plant Diagnostic LabP. O. Box 500Milltown, NJ 08850PH: 732-932-9140Fax: 732-932-1270Contact: Rich Buckley, Sabrina Tirpak
Rutgers University, Office of ContinuingProfessional Education (OCPE) 102 Ryders LaneNew Brunswick, NJ 08901PH: 732-932-9271Fax: 732-932-8519Contact: Joe Canzano, Program Coordinator
Salsco, Inc.105 School House RoadCheshire, CT 06410PH: 203-271-1682Fax: 203-271-2596Contact: Sal Rizzo
www.partac.comFertilizer
Chemicals, Grass Seed, Fertilizer &Hardware
Floratine Products, CTI Tines & BedKnives
[email protected]: Flyer Insert
Turf Care Products
Chippers, Electric/Gas Greens Rollers
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Saturated Solutions18 Evergreen RoadNorthford, CT 06472PH: 203-980-1301Fax: 203-484-7391Contact: Greg Moore
Seeton Turf Warehouse25 Roland AvenueMount Laurel, NJ 08054PH: 856-273-5939Fax: 856-273-0998Contact: Troy Seeton, Brian Gjelsvik, Mike Linkewich - Owners
SePro Turf Ornamental206 Ridge RoadMontague, NJ 07827Cell: 973-567-1170Contact: David Van Leeuwen
SFMANJ (Sports Field ManagersAssociation of New Jersey)P. O. Box 205Pennsville, NJ 08070PH: 856-514-3179Fax: 856-514-3170Contact: Debbie Savard, ExecutiveSecretary
Shearon Golf337 Route 31Hopewell, NJ 08525PH: 609-466-0666Fax: 609-466-4680Contact: Allison Flynn
SiteOne Landscape SupplyPO Box 752Hammonton, NJ 08037PH: 609-929-2557Fax: 609-561-1777Contact: David Angeline
Soil and Water Consulting19 Mayfair CourtLittle Silver, NJ 07739PH: 848-225-5115Contact: Corey Angelo
Sports and Golf Solutions4 Crest Hill RoadVerona, NJ 07044PH: 973-714-3339Fax: 973-29-4338Contact: Tom SanGiacomo
Aerifier
Turf Supplies
[email protected]: TUESDAY Hospitality Suite
Professional Trade Association
Fertilizer, Irrigation, Lighting, Drainage
Landscape Design Services
Consulting
Synthetic Turf
COMPANY PRODUCTS
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Standard Golf Company6620 Nordic DriveCedar Falls, IA 50613PH: 319-266-2638Fax: 319-266-9627Contact: Matt Pauli
Storr Tractor Company3191 US Highway 22Somerville, NJ 08876PH: 908-722-9830Fax: 908-722-9847Contact: Mary Lou DesChamps, Ken Indyk
Synatek737 Hagey Center Drive, Unit ASouderton, PA 18964PH: 888-408-5433Fax: 267-203-1613Contact: Audrey Miller
Syngenta 3710 Amherst CourtBethlehem, PA 18020PH: 215-796-0409 (Lee)PH: 732-580-5514 (Dennis)Fax: 610-882-9358Contact: Lee Kozsey, Dennis DeSanctis, Jr.
The Fredco Group 315 Howe AvenuePassaic, NJ 07055PH: 973-777-3036Fax: 973-777-3036Contact: Jason Lembo
The Terre Company206 Delawanna AvenueClifton, NJ 07014PH: 973-473-3393 x 16Fax:973-473-4402Contact: Kurt Zimmerman
The Viersma CompaniesP.O. Box 224Allamuchy, NJ 07820PH: 908-852-0552Fax: 908-852-0259Contact: Mike Viersma
Total Turf Golf Services, Inc.1965 ByBerry RoadHuntingdon Valley, PA 19006PH: 215-366-7155Fax: 215-366-7156Contact: Greg Hufner
Golf Accessories
Toro Commercial Turf, Irrigation & Ballfield
[email protected]: TUESDAY ATTENDEES Lunch
Fertilizer, Plant Protectants, Erosion Control, Grass Seed
Plant Protection [email protected]@syngenta.comSPONSOR: TUESDAY Grand Opening Trade Show
Golf Course Construction
Professional Turf Services - Renovation,Construction, Laser Grading, etc
Golf Course Construction, Renovation,Irrigation
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Tree-Tech, Inc.PO Box 158Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970PH: 973-895-8930Fax: 973-895-5578Contact: Rob Finnesey
Turf Trade517 Franklinville RoadMullica Hill, NJ 08062PH: 856-478-6704Fax: 856-478-0842Contact: Alan Phillips
Vic Gerard Golf Cars281 Squankum RoadFarmingdale, NJ 07727PH: 732-938-4464Fax: 732-938-3211Contact: Vince Giunco
Victory Gardens, Inc.900 Louis DriveWarminster, PA 18974PH: 215-43-5665Fax: 215-443-5590Contact: Ryan Cerrato
We Stop DeerPO Box 661Long Valley, NJ 07853PH: 908-448-2231Fax: 908-448-2231Contact: Norm Penney
Wilfred MacDonald, Inc.19 Central BoulevardSo. Hackensack, NJ 07606PH: 888-831-0891Fax: 201-931-1730Contact: Mike Pelrine
Winfield120 Alissa DriveToms River, NJ08753PH: 732-664-1461Fax: 732-608-9382Contact: Tim Kwiat
Tree Care
[email protected]: WEDNESDAY Lunch in Trade Show
Turf & Ornamental Supplies
Sales - Golf Car & Utility VehiclesGolf Transportation
Specialty Soils & Blends, Compost, Mulch,Topsoil, and Stone
Turf Equipment
Control Products & Fertilizers & Seed
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-- LAST YEAR’S ATTENDEESSHARE --
“What a great move to Borgata!Education sessions were superb!” DM
“Glad to have so many credits and great speakers.Enjoyed talking to Rutgers professors.” PJ
“Great value in the education, great trade show, andgreat fun...for the money.” TW
TRADE SHOW HOURSTuesday, December 8, 2015
4:00 PM - 8:00 PMGrand Opening
Sponsored by SYNGENTA“Dine Around” the Trade Show
Sponsored by BASF Beverages
Sponsored by La Bar Golf Renovations
Wednesday, December 9, 201511:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lunch in the Trade ShowSponsored by TREE-TECH
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2015 SOCIAL EVENTS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 9th
• ATTENDEES LUNCH Sponsored by
STORR TRACTOR COMPANY
• “DINE AROUND’ Trade Show Sponsored by BASF
BEVERAGESSponsored by
LA BAR GOLF RENOVATIONS
• HOSPITALITY SUITE Sponsored by
SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10th
• LUNCH on Trade Show floorSponsored by TREE-TECH
• MIX & MINGLE RECEPTIONSponsored by GRASS ROOTS
• GCSANJ ‘SUPER’ Social
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015
8:00 - NOON GCSANJ Golf Session: GCSAA = .35 Music Box Theatre, Casino Level
Building a Business Case for the Golf Course Henry DeLozier, Global Golf Advisors
9:00 - 11:30 AM CORE SESSION SALON A • NJ: 5 Credits - Core Coffee Sponsored by LEBANON TURF
9:00 - 9:30 The Bees, The Turf, and The Rules of the GameDominick Mondi, Executive Director, New Jersey Green Industry Council
9:30 - 10:30 NJDEP Pesticide Control Program UpdateStephen Bross, NJ Department of Environmental Protection
10:30 - 11:30 What Went Wrong in my Spray Tank? Dr. Mike Agnew, Syngenta
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ATTENDEES LUNCH Restaurants on Casino Level: Old Homestead, Izakaya, or Forenelleto
Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANYWe thank NJTA’s loyal friend,Mary Lou DesChamps, for sponsoring Lunch.
We thank her for all she does for the industry!
MUSIC BOX THEATRE, Casino LevelNJ: 3A = 1 • 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 2 • ProFACT = 1
1:00 - 2:00 Using Wetting Agents on the Golf CourseDr. Keith Karnok, University of Georgia, Emeritus
2:00 - 2:30 GCSANJ Awards & Chapter News!2:30 - 3:00 Adapting to Your Changing Membership: 31 Years at
The Country Club Bill Spence, The Country Club3:00 - 3:30 Emerald Ash Borer and Other Pest Issues on Trees
Dr. Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University3:30 - 4:00 Insecticide Resistance in ABW: How to Avoid It and How to Deal
With It Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Rutgers
4:00 - 8:00 PM TRADE SHOW & DINNER - DAY 1 Salons B, C, D
Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA“Dine Around” the Floor - Sponsored by BASFBeverages - Sponsored by LaBar Golf Renovations
SESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 15:00 - 5:30 3A [3A Credits - 1]: Boxwood Blight Revisited
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University6:30 - 7:00 Green & Brown of Sunscreen
Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing8:00 PM - 12:00 AM HOSPITALITY SUITE
Sponsored by SEETON TURF WAREHOUSEImmersion, Spa Level, The Water Club
CORE SESSION 9 - 1 1 :30 AM & L U N CH
GCSANJ GOLF SESSIONS 1 - 4 PM
G O L F P R O G R A M
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
MUSIC BOX THEATRE • NJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 1 Credit8:30 - 9:00 Cold Temperature Injury: A Loaded Deck
Jim Skorulski, USGA9:00 - 10:45 Green Reconstruction Panel - Followed by Q & A • The Winged Foot GC Greens Rebuild Project, Steve Rabideau, Jr.• Rebuilding Greens After a Devastating Winter, Keith Bartlett, St. Georges CC• How to Take Your Greens Off of Life Support, Dave Oatis, USGA• How to Select the Best Bentgrass for Your Application, Dr. Stacy Bonos, Rutgers U10:45 - 11:30 Tournament Preparations Through the Years
Bill Spence, The Country Club11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW 2 & LUNCH SALONS B, C, D
Lunch Sponsored by TREE-TECHSESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 1
12:00 - 12:30 Sun Safety....Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing12:45 - 1:15 Emerald Ash Borer and NJ: Perfect Together 3A = 2 Credits
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 1:45 - 2:15 Core and Profact - 1 each: Select the Right Tool for the Job
Joe Clark, Rutgers University
MUSIC BOX THEATRENJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 3 • Core = 1 • ProFACT = 1
2:30 - 3:00 Emerging Technology in Golf Course ManagementDana Lonn, Toro Corporation
3:00 - 3:30 Bunker Construction: Methods, Costs, and ExpectationsAdam Moeller, USGA
3:30 - 4:00 Reduced Risk Disease Control: How to Do It and Why It’s Important Dr. Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin, Madison
4:00 - 4:30 New Herbicide Options for Golf Course TurfSteve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions
4:30 - 4:35 GCSAA Update John O’Keefe, President, GCSAA4:35 - 5:00 Aerification, Grooming, Organic Matter Management and Surface
Conditioning: Why, How, and When Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University
5:00 - 7:00 PM MIX & MINGLE RECEPTION28 West Restaurant, Casino Foor
Sponsored by GRASS ROOTS
8:00 - 11:00 PM GCSANJ “SUPER” SOCIAL By InviteThe Water Club, Indoor Pool
GCSANJ/USGA SESSIONS 8:30 - 11:30 AM
GCSANJ/USGA SESSIONS 2 :30-5 PM
G O L F P R O G R A M
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015
SALON BNJ: 3B = 7 • 6B, 8C, PP2 = 3 • ProFACT = 2
8:00 - 12:00 PM RUTGERS SEMINARS (Come to One or Both)8:00 - 10:00 AM -- PART 1 • 3B = 3 Credits
8:00 - 8:45 Snow Mold Control: What Works and WhyDr. Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin, Madison
8:45 - 9:15 The Importance of Potassium in Turf Disease ControlChas Schmid, Rutgers University
9:15 - 9:45 How the Turfgrass Industry Has Changed, and What to Expect in the FutureDr. Bill Meyer, Rutgers University
9:45 - 10:00 BREAK AND SIGN CREDIT FORMS
10:00 - 12:00 PM -- PART 2 • 3B = 4 Credits10:00 - 10:40 Troublesome Disease Review: Pythium and Other Difficult to
Control DiseasesSteve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions
10:40 - 11:20 BMPs for Anthracnose on Annual Bluegrass Greens: What 12 Years of Rutgers Research Have Taught UsJames Hempfling, Rutgers University
11:20 - 12:00 What’s New on the Horizon: Recently and Soon to Be Released Fungicides for Use on Golf CoursesDr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University
12:00 - 1:00 PM LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
GO L F S E S S I O N S 8 A M - N O O N
G O L F P R O G R A M
- - B Y I N V I TAT I O N O N LY - -
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 20147:00 AM - 9:00 AM Rutgers Turf Advisory Breakfast
STUDIO 37:00 PM EXPO Speakers’ Dinner -
Meet in Lobby at 6:30 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 20147:30 AM - 9:00 AM: NJGIC Annual Meeting, STUDIO 2
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12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWNSALON A
1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session NJ: 4 Credits CoreCore Jeopardy Game ShowJoe Clark, Rutgers UniversityJoe will present his popular interactive core information in a game show
format. Joe’s use of technology to allow audience participation has consistently createda positive buzz in the room, while also delivering important information that all com-mercial pesticide applicators need to maintain licenses and to perform applications safe-ly.
SALON BOPTIONAL
1:00 - 2:30 ProFACT - Training for Professional Fertilizer Applicators SPANISH ONLY(Training qualifies professionals to take the certification exam) ProFACT Credits = 3Here’s a chance to prepare your Spanish speaking employees for the ProFACT fertilizer applicator’s test. The session ends with taking the test itself. Training qualifies professionals to take certification exam. Dr. James Murphy and Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam for Certified Fertilizer Applicators(Separate $75 Exam fee required)SPANISH AND ENGLISHDr. James Murphy, Rutgers University
CORE 1 - 3 PM • ProFACT Trning/Exam 1 - 4 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015
G O L F P R O G R A M
Irrigation Association of New Jersey
Wednesday, December 9, 2015SESSIONS: STUDIO 4
8:00 AM - NOON -- Seminar 112:00 - 1:00 LUNCH1:00 PM - 5:00 PM -- Seminar 2
RECEPTION: 5:30 PMDINNER & ANNUAL MEETING: 6:30 - 9 PM
SIGNATURE ROOM, CASINO LEVEL
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L A W N & L A N D S C A P E P R O G R A M
T U E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 5
9:00 - 11:30 AM CORE SESSION SALON A • NJ: 5 Credits - Core
Coffee Sponsored by LEBANON TURF9:00 - 9:30 The Bees, The Turf, and The Rules of the Game
Dominick Mondi, Executive Director, New Jersey Green Industry Council9:30 - 10:30 NJDEP Pesticide Control Program Update
Stephen Bross, NJ Department of Environmental Protection10:30 - 11:30 What Went Wrong in my Spray Tank? Dr. Mike Agnew, Syngenta
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ATTENDEES LUNCH Restaurants on Casino Level: Old Homestead, Izakaya, or Forenelleto
Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANYWe thank NJTA’s loyal friend,Mary Lou DesChamps, for sponsoring Lunch.
We thank her for all she does for the industry!
SALON ANJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 3 • 3A = 2 • ProFact = 1
1:00 - 1:30 Irrigation Water Quality and its Effects on Managed Landscape Plantings’ IPM DemandsDr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
1:30 - 2:15 Major Diseases You Need to be Concerned About on Landscape TurfDr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University
2:15 - 3:00 Recognizing Chemical Injury in the LandscapeRich Buckley, Rutgers University
3:00 - 4:00 Understanding BiostimulantsDr. Keith Karnock, University of Georgia, Emeritus
SALONS B, C & D4:00 - 8:00 PM TRADE SHOW & DINNER - DAY 1 Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA“Dine Around” the Floor - Sponsored by BASFBeverages - Sponsored by LaBar Golf Renovations
SESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 15:00 - 5:30 3A [3A Credits - 1]: Boxwood Blight Revisited
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University6:30 - 7:00 Green & Brown of Sunscreen
Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM HOSPITALITY SUITESponsored by SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE
L A W N & L A N D S C A P E 1 - 4 P M
CORE SESSION 9- 1 1 :30 AM & L U N CH
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SALON ANJ: 3A, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 1 • 3B = 4
8:30 - 9:30 Fertilizer Programming Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University 9:30 - 10:00 Choosing Trees for year 2070 - How Changes in the Environment
Influences Future IPM DemandsDr. Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University
10:00 - 10:45 What’s New on the Horizon: Recently and Soon to be Released FungicidesDr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University
10:45 - 11:30 Developing Your Weed Control ProgramDr. James Murphy and Carrie Mansue, Rutgers University
11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW 2 & LUNCH SALONS B, C, DLunch Sponsored by TREE-TECH
SESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 112:00 - 12:30 Sun Safety....Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing12:45 - 1:15 Emerald Ash Borer and NJ: Perfect Together 3A = 2 Credits
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 1:45 - 2:15 Core and Profact - 1 each: Select the Right Tool for the Job
Joe Clark, Rutgers University
SALON A NJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 3 Credits • ProFACT = 2 Credits
2:30 - 3:15 Reduced Risk Management: How to Do It and Why’s It’s ImportantDr. Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin, Madison
3:15 - 4:00 A Review of the ‘Fantastic Four’: White Grubs, Chinch Bugs, Billbugs, and Sod Webworms Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University
JOINT SESSION: SPORTS AND LAWN AND LANDSCAPE4:15 - 5:15 The final session of the day will bring together our Sports and Lawn &
Landscape groups for a joing seminar, presented by nationally known Dr. Beth Guertal. In addition to reviewing important testing and selectionprocedures, this session will award two (2) ProFACT credits!Soil Testing and Fertilizer Selection Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn Univ.
5:00 - 7:00 PM MIX & MINGLE RECEPTION 28 West Restaurant, Casino LevelSponsored by GRASS ROOTS
L A W N & L A N D S C A P E P R O G R A M
L AWN & L A N D S C A P E 8 : 3 0 - 1 1 : 3 0 AM
W E D N E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 9 , 2 0 1 5
LAWN & L ANDSCAPE 2 : 3 0 - 5 PM
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L A W N & L A N D S C A P E P R O G R A M
T H U R S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 1 0 , 2 0 1 5
BUCKLEY ’S BOOT CAMP 8 AM - NOONSALON A
NJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 3 • 3B = 4
8:00 - 12:00 PM BUCKLEY’S BOOT CAMPRich Buckley and Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
8:00 - 9:45 3A (3 Credits): Diseases and Insect Pests of Bedding Plants, Perennials, and Small Woody Ornaments Sabrina Tirpak
9:45 - 10:00 BREAK AND CREDIT SIGN-UPS FOR MORNING 3A SESSION10:00 - 12:00 3B (4 Credits): Back to Basic Training: Common Turf Diseases in
NJ Landscapes Rich BuckleyCREDIT SIGN-UPS FOLLOWING 3B SESSION
12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
SALON A1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session NJ: 4 Credits Core
Core Jeopardy Game ShowJoe Clark, Rutgers UniversityJoe will present his popular interactive core information in a game show
format. Joe’s use of technology to allow audience participation has consistently createda positive buzz in the room, while also delivering important information that all com-mercial pesticide applicators need to maintain licenses and to perform applications safe-ly.
SALON BOPTIONAL
1:00 - 2:30 ProFACT - Training for Professional Fertilizer Applicators SPANISH ONLY(Training qualifies professionals to take the certification exam) ProFACT Credits = 3Here’s a chance to prepare your Spanish speaking employees for the
ProFACT fertilizer applicator’s test. The session ends with taking the test itself.Training qualifies professionals to take certification exam. Dr. James Murphy and Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam for Certified Fertilizer Applicators(Separate $75 Exam fee required)SPANISH AND ENGLISHDr. James Murphy and Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
CORE 1 - 3 PM • ProFACT Session 1 - 4 PM
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Visit the New Jersey Green Industry Council
Booths at the Trade Show !
The NJGIC represents, promotes and defends the interests of ourGreen Industry partners through legislative lobbying efforts, educationand public relations on both the state and local level. These efforts arecoordinated with, and are an extension to, various national industrytrade associations such as RISE, PLANET, CROPLIFE and ProjectEvergreen.
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S P O R T S F I E L D M A N A G E R S P R O G R A M
T U E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 5
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9:00 - 11:30 AM CORE SESSION SALON A • NJ: 5 Credits - Core Coffee Sponsored by LEBANON TURF
9:00 - 9:30 The Bees, The Turf, and The Rules of the GameDominick Mondi, Executive Director, New Jersey Green Industry Council
9:30 - 10:30 NJDEP Pesticide Control Program UpdateStephen Bross, NJ Department of Environmental Protection
10:30 - 11:30 What Went Wrong in my Spray Tank? Dr. Mike Agnew, Syngenta
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ATTENDEES LUNCH Restaurants on Casino Level: Old Homestead, Izakaya, or Forenelleto
Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANYWe thank NJTA’s loyal friend,Mary Lou DesChamps, for sponsoring Lunch.
We thank her for all she does for the industry!
STUDIO 2NJ: 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 2 Credits • 13 = 6 Credits
1:00 - 2:00 MLB Tips for School and Municipal Ball FieldsBill Deacon, New York Mets - Citi Field
2:00 - 3:00 Turf IPM and Communicating Pesticide UseJerad Minnick, Natural Grass Advisor
3:00 - 4:00 NJ DEP School IPM Program UpdateAmanda Lotto, NJ DEP
4:00 - 8:00 PM TRADE SHOW & DINNER - DAY 1 SALONS B, C & D
Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA“Dine Around” the Floor - Sponsored by BASFBeverages - Sponsored by LaBar Golf Renovations
SESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 15:00 - 5:30 3A [3A Credits - 1]: Boxwood BlightRevisited
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University6:30 - 7:00 Green & Brown of Sunscreen
Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM HOSPITALITY SUITESponsored by SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE
Immersion, Spa Level, The Water Club
CORE SESSION 9 - 1 1 :45 AM & L U N CH
S P O R T S F I E L D S E S S I O N S 1 - 4 PM
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WEDN E S D AY, D E C EMB E R 9 , 2 0 1 5
SPORTS FIELD SESSIONS 7:30 - 11:30 AMSTUDIO 2 • NJ: 13, 3B, PP2 = 3 Credits
7:30 - 8:30 Early Bird Sports Field Managers Networking Roundtable8:30 - 9:00 Annual Business Meeting9:00 - 9:30 The Year in Review: Turf Selection to Reduce Pesticide Inputs on
School Grounds Brad Park, Rutgers University9:30 - 10:15 #grasscantakemore
Jerad Minnick, Natural Grass Adisor10:15 - 11:00 Preparing a Baseball Field for Play in April
Bill Deacon, New York Mets - Citi Field11:00 - 11:30 Sports Field Management at the Cinnaminson High School
Jeff Schofield, Board of Education Cinnaminson
11:30 - 2:30 TRADE SHOW 2 & LUNCH SALONS B, C, DLunch Sponsored by TREE-TECH
SESSIONS PRESENTED IN STUDIO 112:00 - 12:30 Sun Safety....Jennifer Wignall, Organic Bronzing12:45 - 1:15 Emerald Ash Borer and NJ: Perfect Together 3A = 2 Credits
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University 1:45 - 2:15 Core and Profact - 1 each: Select the Right Tool for the Job
Joe Clark, Rutgers University
STUDIO 2NJ: 13, 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2 = 2 Credits • ProFact Credits = 2
2:30 - 3:00 Integrated Pest Management: Can We Minimize the Potential for Resistance to Insecticides Applied on Sports Fields and GroundsDr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University
3:00 - 3:30 Strategies to Minimize Herbicide Applications Made to School Sports Fields and Grounds Steve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions
3:30 - 4:00 Emerging Technology in Sports Field ManagementDana Lonn, Toro Corporation
JOINT SESSION: SPORTS AND LAWN AND LANDSCAPE4:15 - 5:15 The final session of the day will bring together our Sports and Lawn &
Landscape groups for a joing seminar, presented by nationally known Dr. Beth Guertal. In addition to reviewing important testing and selection procedures, this session will award two ProFACT credits! Soil Testing and Fertilizer Selection Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn Univ.
5:00 - 7:00 PM MIX & MINGLE RECEPTION 28 West Restaurant, Casino LevelSponsored by GRASS ROOTS
SPORTS F IELD SESSIONS 2 :30 - 5 PM
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THUR SD AY, D E C EMB E R 1 0 , 2 0 1 5
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NO MORNING SESSIONS FOR SPORTS FIELD MANAGERS
SALON A1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session NJ: 4 Credits Core
Core Jeopardy Game ShowJoe Clark, Rutgers University
Joe will present his popular interactive core information in a game show format. Joe’suse of technology to allow audience participation has consistently created a positivebuzz in the room, while also delivering important information that all commercial pesti-cide applicators need to maintain licenses and to perform applications safely.
SALON BOPTIONAL
1:00 - 2:30 ProFACT - Training for Professional Fertilizer Applicators SPANISH ONLY(Training qualifies professionals to take the certification exam) ProFACT Credits = 3Here’s a chance to prepare your Spanish speaking employees for the ProFACT fertilizer applicator’s test. The session ends with taking the test itself. Training qualifies professionals to take certification exam. Dr. James Murphy and Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
2:30 - 4:00 ProFACT Exam for Certified Fertilizer Applicators(Separate $75 Exam fee required)Dr. James Murphy and Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University
CORE 1 - 3 PM • ProFACT Session 1 - 4 PM
2015 New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf & Landscape Conference Presented by the The New Jersey Turfgrass Association in partnership with the
Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey, the New JerseyLandscape Contractors Association, the Sports Field Managers Association of
New Jersey, and Rutgers University, Center for Turfgrass ScienceIn Cooperation With:
• Irrigation Association of New Jersey• New Jersey Agricultural Society• New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station • New Jersey Cemetery Association• New Jersey Green Industry Council• New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association• New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Supervisors• New Jersey Sod Growers Association• New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation• NJAES Board of Managers• Rutgers Cooperative Extension• Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association• Rutgers Univ, School of Environmental & Biological Sciences (SEBS)
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NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS
Congratulations to the Winners!
HALL OF FAME AWARDPresented annually to a person in recognition of a continuing lifetime
commitment of dedication, service, and achievements contributing to the advancement of the turfgrass industry of New Jersey.
CHRIS CARSONwww
RECOGNITION AWARDPresented by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association in recognition of
outstanding effort and accomplishments in pursuit of better turf, thereby contributing to the beautification of facilities, a greener world
and a more attractive environment.DR. ALBRECHT KOPPENHOFER
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MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDPresented by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association in recognition
of unsurpassed dedication and commitment to NJTA.JOSEPH CLARK
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARDPresented annually to a person or organization in recognition
of a continuing commitment to environmental preservation and conservation.
LES CARPENTER JR.www
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